Man Sprayed in Face with Unknown Substance on Bank Holiday
Blistering Attack on Crampton Street
A man suffered painful blisters after being sprayed in the face with a mysterious substance during a shocking Bank Holiday attack. The incident happened around 8.30pm on Monday, 1 May, at an address in Crampton Street, SE17.
Emergency Services Respond
The victim was approached by a male attacker who doused him with the unknown irritant. London Ambulance Service rushed to the scene, treating the man before transporting him to hospital for further assessment.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 8.30pm on 1st May to Crampton Street in SE17 with reports that a man had had a substance sprayed in his face. An ambulance and ambulance officer were sent to the scene and, after assessing the patient, decided no critical care resource was required. The man was transported to hospital for further assessment and treatment.”
Police Make Arrest as Investigation Continues
The Met Police confirmed they were alerted at around the same time. A spokesman said:
“A man has been sprayed with an unknown irritant substance. The male has been taken to hospital. Injuries are not believed to be serious, but police continue to monitor the situation. A man has been arrested in connection with the incident and taken into police custody.”
Detectives are canvassing the area as inquiries continue into this alarming attack.
